Miscellaneous

Question 1

Describe the objectives of a healthy US-style eating pattern

Answer 1

Increase in vegetables, whole grains
Decrease in empty calories

MyPlate is a visual representation

Question 2

Describe the objectives of a healthy Mediterranean-style eating pattern

Answer 2

Increase in fruits, seafood
Decrease in dairy

Question 3

Describe the objectives of a healthy Vegetarian-style eating pattern

Answer 3

Increase in soy products, nuts and seeds, legumes, whole grains
Dairy and eggs depending on the diet

Question 4

Water soluble vitamins of concern in US

Answer 4

Folate, B12 and C

Question 5

Fat soluble vitamins of concern in US

Answer 5

A, D, E

Question 6

Minerals of concern in US

Answer 6

Ca2+, Fe2+, K+, Mg2+

Question 7

What nutrients are Vegans at risk of missing out on

Answer 7

Vitamin B12, D, Ca2+, Fe2+, Zn

Question 8

What vitamins are the elderly at risk of missing out on

Answer 8

B12

Question 9

What nutrients are women of childbearing age missing out on

Answer 9

Folate, B12, Iron